2011 Chevrolet Malibu Air Bags Problems
- 76
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 76 stored complaint records:
- 19 indicate a crash
- 17 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 14 records
- light came · 13 records
- service light · 11 records
- service airbag · 9 records
- police report · 8 records
- report filed · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts
My daughter and i was stopped at a stop light and a lady rear ended us and her seatbelt never caught and she hit the dashboard head on and y seatbelt caught and released and i hit the steering wheel head on.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10733035
Air Bags
The service air bag indicator light remains lite and the words stay on the display window. Had a diagnostic done on the car on 11/29/2014 and was told that the computer module is bad and needs to be replaced. I was told that if in a accident that the air bags might not deploy. Could this also cause the air bags to deploy unexpectedly? If this is a saftey issue, shouldn't it be covered no matter if the…
ODI 10661507
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10663438
Air Bags
Service airbag light came on when i started my car its been two days now and it hasnt gone away ive never hit anything nor have i been hit by anyone... *tr
ODI 10651939
Air Bags · Suspension
I bought in june of 2014. In october of 2014 went to start vehicle and it would not start. I called gm who then contacted my local authorized dealer and they towed the car in. They stated the fuel pumped had shorted. It was under warranty so they replaced it. The next incident was jan 13, 2015 where my car had check engine light on and engine reduced power light would come on along with service air bag light. I…
ODI 10723092
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 09/03/15*lj updated 10/20/2017*cn
ODI 10725304
Air Bags
I was driving and the passenger air bag light came on and will not shut off. I called the dealer and they want to charge me just to look at my car. I have never been in any auto accident for this to even happen. This must be a defective air bag> please check into this matter. *tr
ODI 10641781
Air Bags
I was driving on the highway when suddenly the warning "service air bag" popped up on my dashboard message screen. I was not in an accident nor did i hit anything. With the recent recalls, i am very concerned. *tr
ODI 10649210
Air Bags
2011 chevy malibu lt2 with a 4 cylinder engine, 28000 miles, 3-1/2 years old, in excellent condition, out of the blue shows the "service air bag" and the air bag light stays on. *tr
ODI 10616125
Air Bags
My light keep coming on saying service airbag. *tr
ODI 10597675
Air Bags
The airbag light came on out of nowhere, and when we took it to our dealership they said that this sometimes happens with the malibus. They advised us that the "airbag control system" had died and though the car was still drivable that in the event of a collision the airbags would not work. The service to replace the "brain" would cost $1000 parts and labor. After throwing a small fit they "got with the chevy…
ODI 10573720
Air Bags · Power Train
I was at a stop trying to make a left turn across traffic at 7pm. When i had a chance to go my car would not go forward. It would only rev. I threw it in park then to drive...nothing. Tried manual. Nothing. Reverse was all that worked. Thankfully i was able to reverse out of intersection. Had wrecker take to the dealership. Friday night they tell me car is ready that the chip in transmission went out. Go saturday to…
ODI 10560634
Air Bags
Hello i was driving my car ( chevy malibu 2011) down the street and all of the sudden the airbag came on. I was not speeding i was going 30 mph. I took it to my local mechanic and he told me the airbag in the driver's seat has an error code b0014. I noticed it is a common issue with gm motors in general. The dealership wants me to pay for the diagnostic along with repairs. The car did not have a crash nor an airbag…
ODI 10559442
Air Bags
Service air bag light came on when vehicle was started. The next morning it did not come on. A couple months later, same issue, service air bag light came on when vehicle was started. It continued to come on every time the vehicle was started for a couple of days. We called the dealer, they said it would cost 400 for the new part and another 200 to "flash" the computer. They also said our airbag would not work as…
ODI 10575080
Air Bags
Recently my 2011 malibu with 32,000 miles on it has started to show the service air bag on the display. Took the car to the servicer and they told me my car is out of warranty. With me recently loosing my job out of pocket is not an option. After research online i found that the service air bag issue is very common among the 2010-2011 models. I located the service bulletin and contacted gm and they said that my car…
ODI 10559157
Air Bags · Body · Engine
I was going onto a exit an hit a guardrail on the drivers side, the car spun and i ended up sideways. The airbag deployed but did not inflate. I sustained broken ribs, a facial hematoma and multiple contusions. I was wearing my seatbelt at the time of the accident. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10554926
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the contact drove over rumble strips and crashed into the guard rail. The vehicle spun around and crashed into another guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained a fractured sternum, injuries to the left shoulder blade and right knee. The driver sustained a wrist injury that required medical attention. A police report was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10607032
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Wheels
On 6/22/13 at approx 1:40pm i was heading back to work from my lunch break and i was going through the intersection on my green light at approx 30mph when a big chevy truck blew through the red light going approx 40 mph. I ended up t boning the cab of his truck. Causing me to do a 360. Tore off the bumper completely. My airbags did not deploy and onstar did not call me. Two important safety features of my car failed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10522768
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while at a stop, a vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. As a result the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were two injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10593255
Air Bags · Electrical System
Check air bag light came on, then reset itself, windshield wipers on intermittent mode shut off and on again. Reported to chevy dealer, said if light wasn't on they couldn't check it, if the wipers are working properly they couldn't check it. Did this on my last oil change. *tr
ODI 10503244
Air Bags
I started my vehicle on january 11, 2013 and the "service airbag" light came on in the information center in my dash. I took the car to horne auto in show low, az, where i bought the car, on january 18, 2013 to have it looked at and was told that it would not be covered under the extended warranty that i had purchased and was told it would be approximately $730 to fix. I went home and got the information from my…
ODI 10493809
Air Bags
I had just got the vehicle 2 years ago and i have had a continuous problem with the cars air bag sensors. I had take the vehicle to the dealers after only having the vehicle for 3 weeks so they can fix the problem the 1st time they had to me that this was a regular problem with this make and year. After about another 10000 miles later the light was on and off again and did not want to fix this again.
ODI 10583234
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Light on dash console randomly comes on alerting that there is an issue with the air bag system and also reminding me that i need to put on my seat belt when my seat belt is already fastened properly. These issues have been present for almost the entire life of the vehicle but i have caught hell from the chevy dealerships to have them corrected and am very dissatisfied and will never purchase another chevy product…
ODI 10592689
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to her back and neck, and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was inspected by a technician and a special engineer sent on behalf of the manufacturer. Both the technician and the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10456674
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Brakes fail emergency stop with about 150 feet from accident and airbag was delayed in deployment. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10604663